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Lead with Evidence. Drive Impact.

Step into the future of global health by learning how to turn data into decisive action. As health systems evolve and demand greater accountability, the ability to design, monitor, and evaluate programs with precision is essential. This 12-credit Global Health Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) certificate prepares learners to lead data‑driven change by building strong Monitoring and Evaluation systems, mastering advanced analytics, and translating insights into action. Through a flexible online format, learners also explore emerging tools, including the strategic use of generative AI, to enable real‑time learning, adaptive decision‑making, and lasting global impact.

Deadline: July 1

Accepting Applications for Fall 2026

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12 months

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Complete in as little as one year, from anywhere.

2 degree pathways

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Earn transfer credits towards a master's degree in Global Health or Health Science.

100% online

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Flexible learning, built to fit your life. 

Strategic Decisions Powered by Data

Are you ready to elevate your role in global health? The Global Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) program goes beyond theory to give learners the practical skills to design and manage powerful M&E systems that drive real change. You will learn to collect and analyze data, apply generative AI to strengthen program tracking, and use modern tools like interactive dashboards to visualize and communicate results with impact. The program also emphasizes stakeholder engagement and contextual understanding, ensuring that your work is relevant, sustainable, and transformative. 

Join a global community of learners and lead the transformation of global health through Monitoring and Evaluation. 

You Will Be Equipped To

  • Build a solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems, their components, and functions
  • Use proven models and frameworks to assess program performance and measure impact
  • Develop comprehensive and context-specific M&E plans tailored to diverse program needs
  • Apply qualitative, quantitative, and AI-enhanced analytic tools to interpret M&E data and inform decisions
  • Collaborate with key partners throughout the M&E process to ensure relevance and sustainability
  • Present findings with clarity and precision to policymakers, practitioners, and communities using modern visualization tools and dashboards

Prepare for Roles In

  • Data Analysis and Systems Management
  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
  • Grant and Program Leadership
  • In country or remote Consulting
  • Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Agencies
  • Immigrant and Refugee Health Programs
  • Research and Academic Institutions
  • UN and International Agencies
  • NGOs Scaling Global Impact
  • Development Banks and Multilateral Institutions

  • Online application
  • $75 application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • 300–500 word essay
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • CV or resume

Degree Pathways

Design a graduate journey that builds momentum from day one by starting with a graduate certificate that delivers immediate value. Credits earned can fast‑track you into one of two advanced degree pathways, the Master of Science in Global Health or the Master of Science in Health Science, allowing you to move efficiently toward your long‑term goals. Created for driven professionals, this flexible approach empowers you to advance your education quickly while staying aligned with your career, responsibilities, and life.

The Global Health Monitoring and Evaluation course brought data to life, transforming qualitative and quantitative metrics into meaningful, humanized narratives that guide decision-making. Collaborating with classmates from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds enriched my learning, while professors' constructive feedback fueled my growth.
Elmyra - MS in Global Health, Spring 2025Practicing Neurologist

Why Choose the School of Graduate Studies?

Engage with faculty and peers across disciplines for valuable feedback and fresh perspectives.  

Learn from seasoned instructors across the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), with expertise in education, research, and academic-executive leadership. 

The School of Graduate Studies is one of UMB's seven professional schools, designed to support the next generation of researchers, professionals, and leaders. A certificate from UMB enhances your credibility and opens doors across Maryland's health and science fields and beyond. 

Launch Your Career Forward

Learn more about the Global Health Monitoring and Evaluation certificate program or start your application today.

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